Microglial Cells: Key to Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
May 7, 2025
Microglial cells are the brain's resident immune warriors, playing a critical role in maintaining neural health and homeostasis.As the brain’s immune system, these specialized cells tirelessly survey for signs of injury or disease, actively involved in processes like synaptic pruning, where they remove unnecessary neural connections.
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Alzheimer’s Research: Transforming Insights by Beth Stevens
April 30, 2025
Alzheimer’s research has entered a transformative phase, thanks in part to the groundbreaking efforts of neuroscientist Beth Stevens, who has shifted the paradigm regarding microglial cells and their role within the brain's immune system.These cells are crucial in defending against neurodegenerative diseases by monitoring brain health, removing damaged neurons, and maintaining synaptic efficiency.
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Alzheimer’s Detection: Innovative At-Home Testing Method
March 30, 2025
Alzheimer’s detection is becoming increasingly essential as we strive to identify cognitive impairment before symptoms manifest.Recent advancements, particularly the olfactory test developed by researchers at Mass General Brigham, highlight how the sense of smell could serve as an early warning indicator for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
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